J Francho

Actually.... Ratio (expressed as revolutions per handle turn) * Spool Circumference = IPT *note: IPT decreases as line peels off spool, since spooled line is not a constant.

I forgot about this video. It's pretty lo-fi, but it shows a flip, a pitch, and a "flip punch" cast:

And yet that is only 1" more per turn than the 7.3:1 Zillion.

Compare the IPT, not the gear ratio. You'll see it isn't much faster, and uses more powerful gears and a smaller spool.

http://www.btsproducts.com/ Same people that make KVD L&L Conditioner. Pretty much the best stuff out there.

You might want to learn how to pitch. Youtube will be your friend.

Labor is usually around $75/hour. My resto included repairing a crack, and reinforcing glass added to where the consoles meet the top cap. I already had the polyflake mixes from Bullet, so I saved a few hundred on materials. Invest in some Bow to Stern treatment, and start applying now, before UV damage sets in. The stuff is amazing.

The boat or the work?

Invoice said about 20 hours labor.

Pete's been on them in Grand Lake during prefishing, if you follow his Facebook posts. The guy's a stud.

Pete Gluzek. He's somewhat local, did a seminar presentation right after him, and he touched on so many key components of mine, I could tell we were on the same wavelength. I think a day or two on the back of his boat would really benefit me. Good luck to him in this year's Classic!

Full side shot:

Quick shot of the top cap resto work Great Lakes Boat Works did on my Bullet:

Here's how Mike from DVT taught me: Magic Eraser to get all the gunk off, and restore color. Knock out all the loose chucks of filler. Use Honey Oak Elmer's wood filler to fill in the cracks. An old credit card works well for this. You might need two or three applications if it's a deep crack. Sand with 220g sandpaper. Wipe clean with tack cloth. Coat with U-40. This process will last you about two seasons worth of hard fishing. Here's one of my rods after two long season's out on the deck, after that treatment:

I'm VERY interested in this move!

Power describes the relative stiffness of a rod, not action or taper. Most designated "drop shot rods" are medium light to medium powered rods with a fast to x-fast tip.

Never heard of that stuff. I'd try to contact the manufacturer directly.

Small creek trout rig, this one is only 10' long:

One of my trout rigs:

Ooooh this is a monster! Maybe not.

He'll shoot his eye out!

In line with this thread: http://www.bassresource.com/bass-fishing-forums/topic/83606-lets-see-your-best Let's see those pics from those horrifying moments when you realize you DO NOT have the state record smallmouth on the end of your line. Oneida Lake Drum:

That's a good choice. 34 IPT will serve you well. That's why I went with the CI4 2500. Liked it so much, I have three now.

Half the time I forget what weight I'm throwing, or what's in my box. If I need heavier, I find a bigger head. Fall rate is all relative to the thickness of the skirt, and profile of the trailer.

Batteries wired in parallel are only as good as the weakest link. If I were you, I'd invest in a deep cycle battery, or a good set of oars, and a backup set of oarlocks.